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Ex-Man Utd striker Berbatov says Liverpool fully deserve title

Ex-Man Utd striker Berbatov says Liverpool fully deserve title

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov said their traditional foes Liverpool deserve to be crowned Premier League champions and it would be unfair on the Anfield side if the season cannot be completed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Berbatov confirms Man Utd interest

Berbatov confirms Man Utd interest

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

British media earlier reported that Manchester United had made a $39.53 million bid for the Bulgarian.

Berbatov fires United, Barcelona win

Berbatov fires United, Barcelona win

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Dimitar Berbatov struck a spectacular hat-trick to steer Manchester United to a 3-2 win over Liverpool in the Premier League and former Old Trafford favourite Cristiano Ronaldo was on target for Real Madrid.

Berbatov eyes goal-scoring record

Berbatov eyes goal-scoring record

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Bulgaria striker Dimitar Berbatov hopes to break his country's goal-scoring record in Wednesday's friendly against Malta after recovering from a knee injury.

Berbatov joins Fulham on two-year deal

Berbatov joins Fulham on two-year deal

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Dimitar Berbatov finally completed a switch from Manchester United to Fulham on Friday following a merry-go-round week in which he backed out of moves to Serie A clubs Fiorentina and Juventus.

Mercurial Berbatov wins over fans by conforming

Mercurial Berbatov wins over fans by conforming

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Dimitar Berbatov sat on top of the Premier League scoring table on Monday to go some way to settling the genius-or-flop debate that has raged around him since arriving at Manchester United two years ago.

Berbatov fires United, Chelsea thrash Blackpool

Berbatov fires United, Chelsea thrash Blackpool

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Dimitar Berbatov scored a brilliant hat-trick to give Manchester United a 3-2 win over Liverpool and Chelsea maintained their goalrush by thrashing Blackpool 4-0 in the Premier League on Sunday.

Injured Berbatov to miss Villa clash - agent

Injured Berbatov to miss Villa clash - agent

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Striker Dimitar Berbatov will miss Manchester United's Premier League match at Aston Villa on Saturday (1730) after suffering a thigh injury, his agent said.

Berbatov takes Man Utd past Spurs

Berbatov takes Man Utd past Spurs

Rediff.com25 Jan 2009

Dimitar Berbatov scored what proved to be the winning goal against his former club as Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in a pulsating FA Cup fourth round tie at Old Trafford on Saturday. Berbatov, who left Spurs for United in August, beat the offside trap to put the home side ahead two minutes after a deflected long range shot from Paul Scholes had cancelled out Roman Pavlyuchenko's fifth minute opener for Tottenham.

Berbatov and Robinho head to Manchester

Berbatov and Robinho head to Manchester

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

The English Premier League again provided the late-night drama at the end of the transfer window on Monday with Dimitar Berbatov and Robinho joining Manchester United and Manchester City respectively.

Man United braces itself for Berbatov raid

Man United braces itself for Berbatov raid

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Manchester United appears to be bracing itself for losing Bulgarian star Dimitar Berbatov to either Valencia or Paris Saint-Germain.

'Berbatov wants to end career at Old Trafford'

'Berbatov wants to end career at Old Trafford'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov would be happy to stay with Manchester United until the end of his career, the player's agent said on Saturday.

United striker Berbatov fit to face Arsenal

United striker Berbatov fit to face Arsenal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2011

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has recovered from a groin injury and will be fit for the Premier League leaders' trip to Arsenal, manager Alex Ferguson said Friday.

Berbatov misses Man United trip to Schalke

Berbatov misses Man United trip to Schalke

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov will miss the Champions League semi-final first leg against Schalke 04 with a groin injury, the Premier League leaders said on Monday.

Tevez, Berbatov EPL's top scorers

Tevez, Berbatov EPL's top scorers

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Carlos Tevez of Manchester City and Dimitar Berbatov of Manchester United emerged the top scorers with 20 goals in the English Premier League season, which concluded on Sunday. Arsenal's Robin van Persie, with 18 goals, was next best.

Berbatov may leave Spurs

Berbatov may leave Spurs

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

Dimitar Berbatov would be prepared to leave Tottenham in January's transfer window if a big enough club made an offer, the Bulgarian striker's agent told media on Monday.

Berbatov treble puts Man United level with City

Berbatov treble puts Man United level with City

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Dimitar Berbatov scored a hat-trick as rampant Manchester United beat Wigan Athletic 5-0 to go level on points with Manchester City after the Premier League leaders were held 0-0 at West Bromwich Albion on Monday.

Berbatov keen to fight for Man United place

Berbatov keen to fight for Man United place

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has no plans to leave the club despite the huge disappointment of being left out of the squad for the Champions League final against Barcelona on Saturday.

Berbatov helps Man Utd win

Berbatov helps Man Utd win

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Dimitar Berbatov dozed through 69 minutes of Manchester United's home game with Middlesbrough on Monday before scoring the only goal to keep the champions in touch with the Premier League leaders. The Bulgarian striker appeared an uninterested observer for much of a freezing night at Old Trafford but when the visiting defence failed to properly clear a Michael Carrick cross he was well placed near the penalty spot to steer it back past Ross Turnbull for the decisive goal.

Berbatov snubs calls for Bulgaria return

Berbatov snubs calls for Bulgaria return

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Manchester United striker has refused to come out of international retirement after several hundred Bulgarian fans made the trip to Romania to urge him to change his mind.

EPL images: Berbatov brace keeps Man U on top

EPL images: Berbatov brace keeps Man U on top

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Images from the English Premier League action on Boxing Day.

Five-star Berbatov puts Man Utd back on top

Five-star Berbatov puts Man Utd back on top

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

Dimitar Berbatov scored five goals to send Manchester United roaring back to the top of the Premier League with a 7-1 rout of Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Football Briefs: Ex-United striker Berbatov joins Tendulkar's Kerala Blasters

Football Briefs: Ex-United striker Berbatov joins Tendulkar's Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

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Berbatov set to leave Manchester United at end of season

Berbatov set to leave Manchester United at end of season

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov is poised to leave Manchester United at the end of the season despite the English champions taking up an extra year's option on his contract, his agent said.

Fans criticise Berbatov for snubbing national team

Fans criticise Berbatov for snubbing national team

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov has been heavily criticised in his homeland after he snubbed the Bulgarian national team for a second time in 28 months.

Berbatov leads Manchester United to easy victory

Berbatov leads Manchester United to easy victory

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Striker Dimitar Berbatov scored a clinical first goal as Manchester United sauntered to a 3-0 victory against promoted Newcastle United in their Premier League opener at Old Trafford on Monday.

Images: Berbatov puts winning line in sight

Images: Berbatov puts winning line in sight

Rediff.com20 Mar 2011

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson hailed his team's ability to grit their teeth after they snatched a 1-0 win over Bolton Wanderers on Saturday to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

My time at United is running out: Berbatov

My time at United is running out: Berbatov

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Striker Dimitar Berbatov wants to leave Manchester United because he feels he has fallen out of favour with manager Alex Ferguson.

Berbatov leads Man United back from the brink

Berbatov leads Man United back from the brink

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

Dimitar Berbatov struck twice as Premier League leaders Manchester United recovered from two goals down to beat promoted Blackpool 3-2 in a thrilling game on Tuesday.

EPL: Berbatov double seals victory for Man United

EPL: Berbatov double seals victory for Man United

Rediff.com26 Dec 2010

Dimitar Berbatov scored both goals on Sunday as Manchester United emerged from the grip of winter to beat Sunderland 2-0 at Old Trafford and consolidate top spot in the Premier League.

Berbatov urges scribes to stop voting for him

Berbatov urges scribes to stop voting for him

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov told reporters to stop voting for him after being named Bulgaria's Footballer of the Year for a seventh time on Monday.

Berbatov hat-trick keeps unbeaten Man United top

Berbatov hat-trick keeps unbeaten Man United top

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

Dimitar Berbatov scored his third hat-trick of the season as leaders Manchester United maintained their unbeaten Premier League record with a 5-0 drubbing of Birmingham City on Saturday. Arsenal moved into second place with a 3-0 win over Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium.

Berbatov sinks Seoul in Man Utd's comeback win

Berbatov sinks Seoul in Man Utd's comeback win

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Manchester United fought back twice to beat FC Seoul 3-2 in the South Korean capital on Friday, Dimitar Berbatov scoring the winner to maintain United's unbeaten record on their pre-season tour of Asia.

EPL Images: Berbatov, Van Persie make it Super Saturday

EPL Images: Berbatov, Van Persie make it Super Saturday

Rediff.com23 Jan 2011

Stunning hat-tricks from Dimitar Berbatov and Robin van Persie moved Manchester United and Arsenal ahead in the Premier League title race as strikers took the spotlight on Saturday.

I'm ready to sweat blood for Man U: Berbatov

I'm ready to sweat blood for Man U: Berbatov

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has said that he is ready to sweat it out at the Old Trafford to help United make history this season by becoming the first team to win four successive Premier League titles.

Time for Man United and Pogba to part ways?

Time for Man United and Pogba to part ways?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Paul Pogba's future at Manchester United caught up in a swirl of speculation.

Why Bayern are favourites to win Champions League

Why Bayern are favourites to win Champions League

Rediff.com31 May 2020

I'm not sure how the stoppage will affect everybody, but Bayern Munich may have a slight advantage because they are playing football now and they are getting their match sharpness back, I wouldn't be surprised if they are now the favourites'

'Player performance may suffer behind closed doors'

'Player performance may suffer behind closed doors'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

A number of football leagues around the globe will resume after the COVID-19 stoppage in the coming weeks but the matches will be played without fans.

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Roma teenager Afena-Gyan plays down apparent racist remark.

Here's what Man Utd's Lukaku must do to end goal drought...

Here's what Man Utd's Lukaku must do to end goal drought...

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku should keep things simple as he tries to end his eight-game scoring drought, according to former United striker Dimitar Berbatov.